Vice President Human Resources

Ferretti Search is delighted to partner with a growing manufacturing organization to identify their next Vice President of Human Resources.

• Location: Charlotte, NC
• Compensation: $175,000 - $185,000
• Schedule: Full-time

What's in it for you?

• Executive Leadership: Join the executive team and play a key role in shaping the company's people strategy during an exciting period of growth.
• Operational Partnership: Work alongside operations leadership to develop a high-performing workforce across manufacturing and corporate functions.
• Build for the Future: Lead initiatives that strengthen leadership development, employee engagement, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness.

What will your day look like?

• HR Leadership: Develop and execute the company's HR strategy across talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, benefits, organizational development, and compliance.
• Manufacturing Workforce Strategy: Partner with plant and operational leaders to improve recruiting, retention, workforce planning, and employee engagement across multiple locations.
• Leadership Development: Design succession planning, performance management, and leadership development programs that build a strong leadership pipeline.
• Culture & Change Management: Champion initiatives that foster accountability, continuous improvement, and a positive employee experience.
• Compensation & Total Rewards: Oversee compensation strategy, incentive programs, benefits, and market competitiveness.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws while maintaining HR policies and best practices.
• Strategic Business Partnership: Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, and business transformation.

Who are you?

• Experienced HR Executive: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR preferred.
• Manufacturing Experience Required: Proven success leading Human Resources within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strategic & Hands-On: Comfortable developing enterprise-wide HR strategy while remaining engaged in day-to-day execution.
• Operations-Oriented: Experience supporting multi-site operations, partnering with plant leadership, and driving workforce initiatives in a production environment.
• Strong Leader: Demonstrated ability to build high-performing HR teams, influence executive leadership, and lead organizational change.
• Business Partner: Able to align people strategy with operational and financial objectives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented company.